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Dace

Leuciscus leucisicus

Details

A slim fish with good fighting qualities. Very similar to young chub but much smaller.
Dace or very young Chub ?? Check the anal fin - concave = Dace.
Average weight 4ozs (113g) ------ Specimen fish 10 oz (283 gm)

Colouring

Back = Grey/Black

Flanks = Silver

Underside = White

Fins = Pale Orange

Habitat

Lowland Rivers and Streams where they live in shoals. Always active darting to and fro, feeding on or near the surface usually in the faster parts of clean waters.
Natural foods include insects,lava, worms,and plants.

Best Baits

Maggots - Worms - Seeds - Bread

Best Methods

Waggler - Snatcher

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